Residents can expect a stretch of pleasant fall weather through midweek before rain and thunderstorms move into the area this weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

Wednesday
Sunny skies will dominate with temperatures reaching a high near 78 degrees. Winds will remain calm, providing a comfortable and clear day across the parish.

Wednesday Night
Mostly clear conditions are expected overnight with temperatures dipping to around 48 degrees. Light and calm winds will contribute to a cool fall evening.

Thursday
Mostly sunny weather continues with highs near 80 degrees. Winds will start calm before becoming light from the southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night
Partly cloudy skies are forecast with an overnight low near 56 degrees.

Friday
Partly sunny skies will persist with temperatures climbing to around 80 degrees.

Friday Night
Rain chances begin to increase with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 a.m. The night will be mostly cloudy with lows near 60 degrees.

Saturday
Rain is likely throughout the day with a 70 percent chance of precipitation. Cloudy skies will keep temperatures cooler, with a high near 72 degrees.

Saturday Night
Showers and possible thunderstorms are expected to continue before 1 a.m., followed by a chance of rain into the early morning hours. Lows will be around 58 degrees with a 60 percent chance of precipitation.

Sunday
Rain chances decrease slightly with a 40 percent chance of showers. Skies will be partly sunny with highs near 74 degrees.

Sunday Night
Partly cloudy conditions continue with a low around 56 degrees.

Monday
The new week begins mostly sunny with only a 20 percent chance of showers and a warm high near 79 degrees.

Residents are encouraged to monitor local updates as rain and thunderstorms approach heading into the weekend. Outdoor plans may need adjusting due to increased precipitation chances on Saturday and Saturday night.